“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2

The Maze

I am continuing to thank the Lord for the good report I received from my scan. It has been such a hard year. I keep thanking the Lord for carrying me through.

As I look back on the long months of our journey, I realize how God has helped me “navigate” this season. I truly couldn’t have made it without Him. So much has happened, and so many things have been “thrown” into the mix. In lots of ways it feels like I’ve been walking through a giant maze with continuous twists and turns. I could never have muddled through on my own! I would have been hopelessly lost in that maze. But God has held my hand, and directed my steps day by day.

I’m grateful for sweet friends who have helped me survive—especially this last year when I was battling cancer. I could not have made it without these friends! I didn’t have Floyd, but I had wonderful friends. I’ve needed to embrace a new level of humility to be weak and receive help. I’ve always been very capable, very organized. Needing help for the most basic of my daily needs has been a new experience, but my friends have helped me through.

It has often seemed like I would just get through one thing—then there’s a new twist and a new difficulty immediately ahead. The battles don’t stop! But God has been there with each twist and turn, helping with each new battle. His grace has been abundant.

C.S. Lewis said, “God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain, but without stain.” There’s so much truth in that! We will have battles, and some of them will be painful—but God will bring us through the fire of battle with no smell of smoke on us. How faithful He is!

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe” (Proverbs 18:10).

He has straightened my paths in the maze, faithfully holding my hand, and guiding me through each twist and turn of pain and trial. I am so grateful. Thank you for your prayers that have helped me through the maze!

“Lord, we know You have a purpose for the mazes of our lives. Lead us safely through. Amen.”